Int'l MUSEUM WORKERS Day

A shot from the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in #Jerusalem, where in 2016 World Monuments Fund is partnered with the National Technical University of Athens to restore the Edicule, the structure covering what is widely believed to be the tomb of #Jesus. The tomb is visited by thousands of pilgrims every day. . . . . #conservation #preservation #jerusalem #tombofjesus #heritage #religion #christianity (at Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem)

@ICOM's Launch of International Museum Day 2017)

THIS is why #heritage professionals' work is critical to the preservation of our civilization! Many 🙏🏻 🙏🏻🙏🏻 to @uffizigalleries! . The polyptych by Paolo da Visso rescued from the ruins still shines brightly: colours and sparkling gold keep hope and fortitude alive. . The panel exemplifies the 1400s painting of the Nera Valley in the Marche, stricken by the last August’s earthquake. The exhibit “We Must Make Haste!” hosts at the Uffizi several artworks coming from the quake-stricken region, where more than 6,000 pieces have so far been recovered thanks to the tough work of the #ItalianFirefighters, #CivilProtection, #ItalianArmy and #CarabinieriArtSquad, supported by the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, art historians, conservators and so many volunteers. . On display polyptychs and altar pieces, wooden sculptures, church furniture and jewels. Director Schmidt says: “From Vittoria della Rovere’s time in 1631, the Uffizi have been deeply indebted to the Marche. By showing the rescued masterpieces and the ones still to rescue, we however show their beauty and the desperate need for solidarity involving all of us. Part of the incomes will be allocated for the reconstruction of the quake-struck regions”.

Tim Matthews (departmental technician, Applied Arts) @Fitzwilliam_UK Museum whose job is to make sure all the clocks in the Museum keep the right time. . He has eight clocks to unlock and wind, some as often as once a week (one needs winding only annually, although we wouldn't leave it that long as it's not good for the #clock). Another might sound as if it's telling the wrong time, but it is Roman striking: there are different pitches for the 'i's and 'v's of the hours on the dial. . (at The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge)

A message from The @AshmoleanMuseum at @oxford_uni: . "Our successful fundraising team has a vacancy for a new Development Assistant to support the museum's varied and ambitious fundraising campaigns. If you're a team player, good communicator and experienced administrator, then we want to hear from you! . Find our more & apply at: bitly.com/ashmoleanjobs The deadline for applications is 10-April."

#MuseumLife 007 has nothing over what we do : danger & glamour 😘! .

Mighty awesome! Caroline Hoover, conservation student at @buffalostate_artconservation (class of 2018) inpaints losses in order to visually reintegrate them into the original surface. Before inpainting, the piece was varnished in order to create an isolating layer between original paint and new media. It also helped saturate the painting so that Caroline can better match the color. . (at Buffalo State)

#MuseumWorkers at the #Princeton University Art Museum : Installing Elliot Hundley's "eyes that run leaping fire" featured in A MATERIAL LEGACY: THE NANCY A. NASHER AND DAVID J. HAEMISEGGER COLLECTION OF CONTEMPORARY ART--opening Saturday, July 30! A Material Legacy brings together many of the most exciting artists of the past decade, working at monumental scale, to illuminate the material impulse found in contemporary art practice. --

Met Museum Curator @stephanieherdrich looks back "to this photo of Madame X being rehung last year. Gallery 771 " sargent

#MuseumWorkers In these last days of summer, we all look for reasons (excuses) to stay outdoors! Tough job at Château de Versailles ~ ph. #ChateauVersailles

#MuseumWorkers Curatorial dedication knows no bounds, courtesy @pma_upinarms of @philamuseum : "Ever wondered what it feels like to wear armor in the summer sun? Well, there's really nothing like experiencing it for yourself, but the face of this weary man-at-arms who just dismounted after a baston course, or Kolbenturnier, gives a remarkably good impression. It's HOT and it's EXHAUSTING! Throwback to the tournament at Schaffhausen in July 2014."

#Repost @mcclungmuseum ・・・ Hugs make the workday better! - From MUSEUM WORKERS DAY (2015)

#Repost @thedavismuseum ・・・ It's International Hug a Museum Worker Day and it isn't too late to hug your favorite museum worker! #HAMuseumW #bighug #saythanks #AndréKertész

#Repost @nationalgallerysingapore : It’s international “Hug A Museum Worker Day”! Our colleagues have been working around-the-clock to get the Gallery ready for our opening in November. We want to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of them for the hardwork, and not forgetting all the museum workers around the world! #HAMuseumW

#Repost @magrochester : Today we are thankful for all of those that work in our Museum to keep it running. Some seen and many unseen Joe works in Advancement. We gave him a hug. #hamuseumw